Administrative Assistant II - Public Transit

About This Position

The City of Phoenix Public Transit Department is the largest member of the Valley Metro regional transit system and provides a broad spectrum of transit services. These include local commuter bus services to alternative transportation solutions for individuals with disabilities and senior citizens.

The Facilities Division of the Public Transit Department is seeking an Administrative Assistant II to be responsible for day-to-day professional-level administrative duties.

This May Include

• Managing operating and/or capital budgets.
• Conducting independent research studies.
• Assisting in the development of operational policies and procedures.
• Writing policies, reports, and contracts.
• Staffing meetings and conducting training and group presentations with City staff and the public.
• Coordination and problem solving across departmental lines.
• Assisting in implementing improvements.
• Evaluating and making recommendations on administrative projects and problems.
  
  
  

Some Administrative Assistant II positions supervise the work of other employees. Work is performed under general supervision, where considerable independence is allowed.

SALARY

Pay Range: $30.31 to $51.83 per hour.

Hiring Range: $30.31 to $47.01 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
  
  
  

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
  
  
  

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience in public administration or governmental research or finance.
• AND Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field.
• Other combinations of education and experience that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here .
• The City job description can be found here .
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

Experience With

• Public Transit services.
• Federal Transit Administration (FTA) processes and procedures.
• Conducting research, analyzing results, and recommending solutions.
• Restitution programs related to property damage incidents.
• Performing administrative functions, including professional service contracts, inquiries, and general office management.
• Budget and fiscal processes and procedures.
• Facilities administration.
• City work order systems.
• Providing support for badging and security activities.
  
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes April 25, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Admin Asst II, JC:06040, ID# 57510, 04/23/25, USM, AJ, Benefits:007

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.